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Post Subject: Cables as Sound ShapersPosted by Paul S on: 12/9/2018
Looks like this cable thread is about cables for FM (a particular FM set-up, actually...). And why not, since a given cable will certainly affect the sound we get from our systems according to how we use it? Even the "professional reviewers" understand this, and they've sold it to the point where the subject has become rather tiresome. Something worth remembering when shopping for cables is that the "manufacturers" are always changing them, so it's a coin toss whether you'll get "the same" cable twice. Not to mention, there's more to construction than just the number of conductors and the purity of the metals; just the length can affect the sound. So, you might try to buy another pair "just like" the pair you currently fancy, or you might try to use your favorite cable in another link, only to wind up with different sound from "the same" cable. Also, while some sellers offer a trial period, some cables have fairly long break-in periods that might exceed a seller's charity. Otherwise buying cables is like buying phono cartridges; you pay your money and you take your chance.
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